Facilities Technician – Full Time
Lāwaʻi, Kauaʻi
At NTBG, we are dedicated to a critical global mission: perpetuating tropical plants, ecosystems, and cultural heritage. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Facilities Technician to join our team at our Lāwaʻi Gardens. This position plays a vital role in the upkeep, maintenance, and repair of our facilities at both Allerton Garden, McBryde Garden, Visitor Center, and headquarters campus. Knowledge of irrigation systems and repair is essential. This position helps ensure that our infrastructure safely and efficiently supports NTBG’s critical conservation work and visitor operations.
Key areas of responsibility
- Systems & Maintenance: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair garden infrastructure, with a strong focus on the essential upkeep and repair of irrigation systems.
- Equipment Operation: Safely and proficiently operate a variety of machinery, ranging from handheld power tools to heavy equipment.
- Technical Trades: Execute specialized assignments utilizing a broad range of technical skills, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, and locksmithing.
- Operational Safety: Work independently with minimal supervision to complete physical tasks safely, while adapting to varying outdoor terrain and weather conditions.
Qualifications
- Proven experience using handheld power tools and operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
- Demonstration of various trade skills (irrigation, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, or locksmithing).
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL endorsement is highly desired).
- Ability to obtain OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid certifications within the required timeframe after hire.
- Physical capability to perform the demanding essential functions of the position in an outdoor environment.
Pay Range: $24.88 – $33.92 per hour
Benefits
- 403(b) with match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Supplemental Benefit Plans
- Vision insurance
This position is open until filled.
NTBG is an equal opportunity, equal access employer. A copy of NTBG’s Drug Free Workplace Policy can be found here.
Employment applications are accepted by email, mail, fax, or in person at the Garden’s national headquarters, unless otherwise indicated, at:
NTBG
Attn: Human Resources
3530 Papalina Road
Kalaheo, HI 96741
Fax (808) 332-9765
(808) 332-7324, Ext. 229
Applications may be submitted via email to careers@ntbg.org in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. All jobs are posted or removed on a timely basis.
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